Family-to-Family is an evidence-based, educational program for family members and friends of people living with mental illness. Participants meet for 2.5 hours, once a week for 12 weeks. You can join up to the third (3rd) class.

9/6/2016

When:

Tuesdays, September 6 - November 22, 20166:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Where:

Teachers will contact you with directions.Westbrook, Maine United States

Upon completion of the registration form and prior to the start of the course, a Family-to-Family teacher will contact you for a brief phone call to review what to expect from the course, confirm that the class will meet your needs, and provide additional training logistics, such as the location and schedule. You can join up to the third (3rd) class.

Family-to-Family is a FREE, evidence-based, 12-week educational course for family members and friends of people living with mental health challenges. The course covers information about mood disorders (bipolar disorder and major depression), panic disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder and other major mental illnesses. In addition, coping skills such as handling crisis and relapse; suicide prevention, basic information about medications; listening and communication techniques; problem-solving skills; recovery and rehabilitation; and self-care around worry and stress are included.

What You Should Expect

Meets for 12 sessions, 2.5 hours each, free of cost.

Designed for loved ones (over age 18) of individuals living with mental illness.

Taught by trained family members of individuals living with mental illness.